Conventional structural design of continuous footings, individual footings, combined footings and rafts of various types subjected to vertical loads, lateral loads and moments. Design of circular rafts. Soil-structure interaction and design of foundation using flexibility approach. Structural design of piles and pile caps, under-reamed pilespiers and caissons. Structural design of retaining structures.

CILO-1: Interpret field and laboratory data to get design parameters for foundation analysis. CILO-2: Recognize the basic types of foundation and evaluate their application conditions. CILO-3: Analyze and design foundations to meet constraints. CILO-4: Apply theories to solve foundation problems related to the settlement and bearing capacity.